Planning & Response Planner 2 (PN 20013829)

What You'll Do

• This position is office‑based and is not considered a field role. While the primary duties are performed in an on‑site office environment, the position does involve some travel.*
  
  

Duties

ODH is seeking one (1) Emergency Preparedness Planner to support statewide public health and medical emergency readiness initiatives. In this role, you will coordinate planning activities, develop emergency response plans, collaborate with healthcare and government partners, and help maintain operational readiness for emergency response centers. Primary duties:

• Conduct statewide planning and assessment activities to strengthen public health and medical emergency preparedness.
• Develop, update, and maintain emergency response, operations, logistics, and fatality management plans.
• Collaborate with federal, state, regional, and local preparedness partners, including hospitals, healthcare coalitions, and emergency management agencies.
• Provide technical assistance to healthcare and public health stakeholders on all‑hazards planning.
• Support Department Operations Center (DOC) readiness, including staffing during emergencies as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate project activities, including after‑action reviews, improvement plans, and exercise evaluations.
• Prepare reports, grants, contracts, and program materials; respond to information requests.
• Participate in and deliver preparedness‑related training, meetings, exercises, and advisory boards.
• Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape architecture, rehabilitation, mental health technology, transportation, physical, behavioral & social science, urban or community planning, natural resources, business or public administration); AND
• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.
• Or
• 6 mos. exp. as Planner 1, 85311, in assigned program area.
• Or
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Emergency Management

Technical Skills: Program Management, Planning and Development

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Collaboration, Organizing and Planning

Additional Qualifications

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in one or more of the following: risk management, emergency management, public administration, business administration or public health
• Experience in emergency preparedness, response and recovery operations for all types of events
• Experience developing plans, tools, response documents, and technical reports
• Experience in operational/strategic planning, program management, or project management
• Experience developing/writing protocols and procedures
• Experience working with federal, state and/or local response agencies, or non-governmental organizations
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and information from studies, investigations, or reports
• Experience conducting research to collate/gather information
• Experience with spreadsheets, and presentation programs
• Experience presenting and/or public speaking
• Experience working collaboratively in a team as the lead and as a contributor
• Experience working with grants and contracts
  
  

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Organization

Health

Agency Contact Name and Information

Steven G. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directly.

Unposting Date

Jun 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Health Department Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$25.77 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00AM-5:00PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Planning and Development, Program Management

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Organizing and Planning

Agency Overview

Planner 2

About Us

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of Health Preparedness (BHP) plays a vital role in this mission. We lead in preparing for and responding to public health threats — from natural disasters and disease outbreaks to bioterrorism and radiological emergencies. We oversee federal funding related to public health and hospital funding to ensure preparedness and readiness for response. Our all-hazards approach ensures Ohio is ready for anything.